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Living in Coldeast: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coldeast is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the TQ12 postcode district, Coldeast ranks 6th. Its economic health score runs 33 points above the TQ12 district's 54/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TQ12 postcode district.

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Coldeast scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 8 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Shoplifting 3 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 82% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 4 crimes
  3. 3 Laskeys Heath 1 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.803 · PM2.5 5.182 · PM10 9.767 µg/m³
79
Green Space 63
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Blackpool Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Catherine's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital6.9 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)12.7 mi
Derriford Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBovey Tracey and Chudleigh Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,359 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
65
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired39.6%Student3.1%Other inactive5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership91.4%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Newton Abbot 3.7 mi
Teignmouth 7.7 mi
Torre 8.1 mi
J31 M5 10.4 mi
J31 M5 11 mi
J30 M5 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £391,352 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£299k £334k £370k £405k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bovey Tracey 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lustleigh 36 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coldeast a nice place to live?

Coldeast has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coldeast is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Coldeast?

Coldeast is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 33 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coldeast?

Among the top-rated schools in Coldeast are Blackpool Church of England Primary School and St Catherine's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Coldeast in total.

What are house prices like in Coldeast?

The current median house price in Coldeast is £391,352, around 37% above the England and Wales average.

Coldeast in context

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Postcode districts in Coldeast

TQ12 49 ⇄

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